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- What Do Pregame Jitters Mean? And How to Help Athletes
What Do Pregame Jitters Mean? Summary: Pregame jitters are the nervous, jumpy feeling athletes get before competition — racing heart, sweaty palms, a knot in the stomach. They’re a normal sign that the body is gearing up to perform, not a sign that something … Read Sport Psychology Tip - Young Athletes Feel the Pressure with Name, Image, Likeness Income
Money has always played a role in youth sports, from club fees and private lessons to travel costs and college scholarships. But as athletes gain access to name, image and likeness (NIL) income at increasingly younger ages, financial decisions are becoming part of the … Read Sport Psychology Tip - How Young Athletes Can Handle Criticism
How Can Young Athletes Handle Criticism? Summary: Young athletes handle criticism best when they separate feedback from self-worth, look for the useful information inside it, and respond with a plan instead of an emotional reaction. These three habits turn tough feedback into a tool … Read Sport Psychology Tip - When Eating Challenges Undermine an Athlete’s Mental Game
For young athletes, the mental game is often about confidence, focus, resilience and staying present under pressure. But eating issues can quietly consume that mental space, affecting an athlete’s focus, confidence, identity and performance. Eating-disorders dietitian Adee Levinstein said that athletes face constant messages … Read Sport Psychology Tip - Helping Young Athletes Bounce Back From Loses
Are Losses Devastating or Motivating for Young Athletes? Summary: A loss can be either devastating or motivating, and the difference comes down to how an athlete chooses to respond to it. Some kids let one defeat convince them they aren’t good enough. Others use … Read Sport Psychology Tip - The Role of Stress, Comparisons and Pressure in Youth Sports
Stress, comparisons and pressure can quietly undermine a child’s love of sports unless parents learn to prepare for the emotional challenges that come with each stage of development, said Stephen Anderson, an athletic director, coach and founder of the Rising Athlete Project. “I see … Read Sport Psychology Tip - Becoming a Partner in an Elite Young Athlete’s Journey
For many sports parents, the challenge of parenting an elite athlete isn’t simply getting their child to practice. It’s figuring out how to support a young athlete’s dreams without sacrificing academics, family life or emotional well-being. Gosia Betancourt knows that balancing act firsthand. Her … Read Sport Psychology Tip - How to Develop Leadership in Youth Sports: Tips for Parent and Coaches
How Do You Develop Leadership in Youth Sports? Summary: Leadership in youth sports is not something kids either have or don’t. It’s a trainable skill, and sports gives young athletes more opportunities to practice it than almost any other environment. This post covers what … Read Sport Psychology Tip
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